Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 11:02 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 00m at 3:41 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Dec 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:285.610:495.04:47-0.25:26-0.17:034:38New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:075.511:304.85:30-0.26:11-0.17:044:38New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:445.56:10-0.16:54-0.17:054:37New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:084.712:185.56:50-0.17:36-0.17:064:37New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:454.612:515.47:280.08:160.07:074:37Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:214.61:255.48:060.08:570.17:084:37Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:584.62:035.48:470.09:380.17:094:37Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:384.72:485.49:310.110:220.17:104:37Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:264.83:405.410:240.111:110.07:114:37First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:204.94:395.311:240.27:124:37First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:205.05:445.212:040.012:290.27:124:37First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:235.26:505.21:00-0.11:350.17:134:37First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:265.47:555.21:58-0.22:39-0.17:144:38Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:265.78:565.22:56-0.43:42-0.27:154:38Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:235.99:535.23:53-0.54:41-0.47:154:38Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:176.010:475.34:49-0.65:38-0.67:164:38Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:106.011:405.25:43-0.76:32-0.77:174:39Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:006.06:36-0.77:23-0.77:174:39Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:315.212:515.97:26-0.68:13-0.67:184:40Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:235.11:415.78:16-0.59:01-0.57:184:40Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:145.02:315.59:05-0.39:48-0.47:194:40Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:054.93:225.39:55-0.110:35-0.37:194:41Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:584.84:145.110:450.011:22-0.27:204:41Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:514.85:084.911:380.17:204:42Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:444.86:034.712:09-0.212:310.27:214:43Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:384.86:594.612:57-0.11:260.27:214:43Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:324.97:534.61:46-0.22:210.17:214:44Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:235.08:464.62:35-0.23:15-0.17:224:45Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:115.19:354.63:23-0.34:07-0.27:224:45Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:575.210:214.54:11-0.34:57-0.37:224:46Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:395.211:034.64:58-0.45:44-0.47:224:47New Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8550714)

Common Questions About Wilmington, DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington, DE today?

Slack tide in Wilmington, DE is approximately 7:21 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington, DE?

Wilmington, DE is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Wilmington, DE tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wilmington, DE?

Tide predictions for Wilmington, DE come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wilmington, DE?

Tide data for Wilmington, DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8550714. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8550714.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington, DE is Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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